Cabinet reshuffle and ministerial changes reported
The Globe cites a new Palmerston cabinet with Lord Panmure as War Minister and Viscount Canning possibly joining as Postmaster General. Aberdeen Russell and Newcastle retire. Lord Elcho to succeed Sir John Young as Chief Secretary for Ireland. A Tiverton election looms next week. no political business until Friday week.
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Lord Panmure
Lord Aberdeen
John Russell
Duke of Newcastle
Thurspar
the Globe
Viscount Canning
Lord Palmerston
Privy Council
Windsor
George Dalhousie Ramsay
War Office
Sidney Herbert
Layard
Treasury
Tiverton
Lord Elcho
John Young
Ireland
Lords Consider Letters From Admirals And Convocation Notes
The Lord Chancellor reported letters from Admiral Dundas and Admiral Hamelin acknowledging thanks from the Lords and requested laying on the table. Convocation business was discussed with prorogation questions for Queen sanction. The House adjourned after the Fisheries Bill passage and notice of a new administration proposal.
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Admiral Dundas
Hamelin
Earl of Saarrespury
Canterbury
London
Earl of Aberdeen
Home Department
Viscount Palmerston
Commons
Debates on Balaklava Harbour and Government Crisis
In the House of Commons on Monday Admiral Berkeley denied waste and disorder in Balaklava harbour were exaggerated, citing transports satisfied with port arrangements and improved order. The Chancellor of the Exchequer proposed adjourning after the North American Fisheries Bill. Lord J Russell rebutted a Duke of Newcastle attack, defending war conduct and ministerial decisions. The session adjourned as ministers faced a deadlock over forming a new Cabinet amid Crimea war strain.
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Home Department
A. Pextarr
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J. Russell
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Lord Panmure
War Ministry
Lord Palmerston
de Lacy
Bentinck
Stoxey Hersert
Lawson
Scutari Hospital
Cumming
G. Grey
Home Secretary
Bextixck
Crimea
Lord Derby
C. Woop
Scorr
Lanouchere
House
Muniz
England
MaAurys
S. Worsley
Roxsack
Mr. Roebuck
Lord John Russell
Mr. Gladstone
Debate on Crimea War Gallantry and Cabinet Explanations
Evans and Lord John Russell discuss recognition for Crimea army bravery and privation. Mr. Eshgeton urges Cabinet explanations as discussions on ministerial conduct continue during the interregnum. The House adjourns at a quarter to six.
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John Russell
Lord Eshgeton
House of Lords Adjourns Amid Administration Crisis
The House held a brief sitting on Tuesday as several bills advanced a stage. The Earl of Aberdeen moved to adjourn, predicting that difficulties in forming an administration would be resolved before their next meeting. Their Lordships accordingly adjourned.
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Earl of Aberdeen
Commons Debates Writs and War Funding Amid Palmerston Move
The House met at noon to fill Tiverton and Wiltshire seats after Palmerston became first lord of the treasury and Sidney Herbert moved to Home Secretary. In the supply committee, items for Lancaster shells and small arms machinery faced scrutiny as ministers defend wartime needs and transport flaws persist at Scutari.
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Commons
Hayter
Tiverton
Lord Palmerston
the Treasury
Wiltshire
Sidney Herbert
Home Department
Ordnance Service
Henry Wittevcuby
Munrz
Lancaster
Walpole
Cuaries Woop
Scutari
Dr. Macgregor
War debate contrasts over Crimea forces and government
The Chancellor lamented lack of reply and urged departmental fixes while Mr Stafford faced critique for delaying contact with war departments. MPs debated army strength with 11,000 under arms versus 30,000 planned, Col Knox and Sir W McLesworth correcting misstatements. The committee approved £1,200,000 and set navy estimates for Friday, with the Chancellor signaling the navy vote next week.
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Stafford
Dr. Macgregor
Wakesloe
Mr. Gladstone
Mr. Whiteside
Col. Knox
Col. Dunne
Crimea
William McLesworth
Chancellor of the Exchequer
Ric
Na Brigade
Balaklava
Sebastopol
House of Lords Crisis and New Ministry Session
Lords debated the government crisis as Lord Aberdeen and the Duke of Newcastle attended. Lord Palmerston and colleagues pledged vigorous war effort, while Lord Derry described attempts to form a ministry and Palerston's response. The Marquis of Lansdowne and others urged unity, peace terms, and responsibility for future actions.
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Duke of Newcastle
LynDuurst
Treasury
House of Commons
Lord Palmerston
Europe
Earl of Derry
Marquis of
Lansponge
Lord Derby
John Russell
Earl of Marstespury
War Office
Admiralty
Panmure
Reluctant War Minister Eyes Service to Nation
The War Minister agreed to serve only if his experience benefits the country and admitted the need for reforms. He could not yet outline changes but pledged appointments would rest on ability and competence. Lords offered brief remarks before adjourning.
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Zhou
Lord Repsils
House of Commons Mixed Business and Crimea Debate
In the Commons on Thursday, the London and South Western Railway Bill faced a postponement demand for one month due to alleged breaches of faith. The bill was ordered to a second reading next month. Debates covered army numbers in the Crimea, education for officers, and upcoming financial bills, with adjournment noted after six.
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House OF Commons
London and South-Western Railway
Hupyarp
Chaplin
Rich
Couier
Board of Trade
Carpwell
Lord J. Russe
England
Peelites seek peace and moral limits on war
The Peelites differ with Lord Palmerston on war aims urging peace on terms he would deem dishonourable. They insist their views reflect religious and moral principles, contrasting with the broader war sacrifices seen by Palmerston. The piece cites other debates and opinions on leadership and policy.
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